I´m new to the show, and decided to go fully into it. I have Snowboard background and some times wakeboarded. But never had time and money to start anything with kites. But now finally decided to go for it.

Since I enjoy the snow and the summer, I´d really like to do all the sports named in the titel.

The question is which is the best call for the gear? I´m hoping to be able to use as much gear as possible for all 3 sports.

Since I´m absolutely new, I decided to get a trainer kite first of all (HQ Rusch III or IV Pro 300 or 350). If that works, i figured i can probably use that kite for my mountain board (bought it today ) at the beginning, right?

So how do I proceed after that, if it comes to power kites / bigger and more powerfull gear. As well as kite surfing gear. Is there gear which would be useable for snow/water/land? (I might need different harnesses for snow and water/land I guess, since i gonna wear thick pants in the snow)

Any help, tips and maybe people from the area to talk with are very welcome (NJ Princeton area)

Hi Sven, contact greenhatkiteboarding or join the Kiteboarding NJ group on FB .... and www.njbuggyclub.com is also useful, not so many guys riding land in NJ, mostly Wildwood,but off season ....check it out and let me know if you need some help...

badmonkey, I lived there for 5 years, right now I'm back in Europe... I know some riders, mostly guys from Sandy Hook, but some from south as well.... I miss Jersey shore ... best place to learn is a Kite Island, shallow water and consistent wind most of the time ...